Gender and Sexuality
The Taylor Center for Equity and Inclusion strives to create an environment on campus that welcomes and celebrates diversity among the spectrums of gender identity and sexuality. Whether you identify within the LGBTQIA+ community, you are currently exploring your identities, or you want to learn more about the LGBTQIA+ community, the Taylor Center is the place for you. We hope to see you spending time in our lounge or attending one of our programs!
What does LGBTQIA+ mean?
We use the term LGBTQIA+ to encompass individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual. The plus sign includes gender identities and sexual orientations other than cis-gender* or heterosexual that are not listed above.
*Cis-gender: a person whose gender identity corresponds with their sex assigned at birth.
SIGNATURE EVENTS
Grose Family Lecture Series
The Lecture aims to amplify the voices of LGBTQIA+ students and the community bringing attention to public policies and issues that affect this community during LGBTQIA+ History month in October.
Fifth Grose Family LGBTQIA+ Lecture Series
Dimensions of Belonging: LGBTQIA+ Families Across Race, Adoption, and Migration
Keynote Speaker: The Rt. Rev. Deon K. Johnson|11th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri
October 21, 2026| Viking Theater| Reception: 4-4:30pm|Program: 4:30-6pm
Out for Lunch Series
The Out for Lunch Series aims to create space on campus for education and community building centered on the lives and experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals. Each month, we invite all students, faculty, and staff to get together in-person or virtually and engage in conversation around a topic or issue within the LGBTQIA+ community.
LGBTQIA+ HISTORY MONTH
LGBTQ+ HISTORY MONTH TRIVIA NIGHT
Join us for a fun evening of LGBTQ+ trivia hosted by Jae Jem!
October 1, 2026 at 6pm to 8pm in Valhalla Room of Buntrock Commons. A celebration with prizes and surprises, deserts and snacks, and great company. All Are Welcomed!
Co-Sponsored by the Taylor Center, REGSS Department, History Department and Northfield Pride
Support and Resources
Contact
Damian Waite | Taylor Center |Assistant Director
Buntrock Commons (BC111C)
1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
P 507-786-3487
Ewaite1@stolaf.edu
Office Hours
Academic Year | Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm
Summer | Mon – Thurs: 9am – 4pm – Fri: 9am – 12pm